Here's a top 11 in order of divergence of opinion
(It's actually based on standard deviation of score which is probably a good enough proxy)
The Alchemist
Atonement
The Leopard
The Child That Books Built
The Bridegroom
Noughts & Crosses
London Fields
Moby-Dick
The Origin Of Species
Beloved
Layer Cake
All but two of the above are choices from over 4 years ago. This could suggest we're better able to judge a books reception. Alternatively we could all be playing safe. (Then again it could be neither. Thats Stats for you! )
My recollection is that the only books that provoked much argument / discussion were The Alchemist & Moby Dick (I think I conceded that "The Origin Of Species" was a selfish choice. I also put myself at a disadvantage defending "London Fields" since I hadn't finished re-reading it!)
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Blimey - I chose three of the 10 most devisive - I suppose its an improvement on choosing 3 of the four worst...
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